Testing nuclear weapons in paradise

Testing nuclear weapons in paradise You would think that your place in Hell would be assured, if you had been busy testing nuclear weapons in paradise. When I say South Pacific, most people think of atolls with small sandy islands covered by palm trees, surrounded by...

Trekking in Gambier

Trekking in Gambier Who would have thought that trekking in Gambier could be as much fun as it was? We were certainly surprised at the different options we had. Gambier is a great mix of the Marquesas with its soaring peaks and Tuamotos with its sandy atolls. We did a...

Fixing the boat in exotic locations

Fixing the boat in exotic locations There is a well known saying: Sailing around the World is a sexier way to say that you’ll be fixing you boat in exotic locations. Though Stella Polaris is in great shape, components and parts are subjected to the rigors of long...

Green bananas are the new potato

Green bananas are the new potato I´ve just realised that bananas can be used when they’re still green! In fact it’s not a stretch to say that green bananas are the new potato, it`s just a matter of being creative. My favourite dish, so far, is french fries, and...

Secret of the black pearl

Secret of the black pearl When we sailed inside the reefs surrounding Gambier, we saw houses on stilts dotting every bay. We thought they were hotels or villas, but they turned out to be instrumental in helping us unlock the secret of the black pearl. Between the...